RUMC Main Hospital
★★★★★
Loved this service best guidance, comprehensive exam, and information that I can truly understand. From me to you thank you ❤️
Jessica Jobe
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★★★★★
Loved this service best guidance, comprehensive exam, and information that I can truly understand. From me to you thank you ❤️
Jessica Jobe
★★★★★
it’s simply not enough stars for Dr. Tubman. If I could give her more, I would!
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Tubman. She cared for me throughout an incredibly important and complicated pregnancy and ultimately delivered our beautiful daughter. I will forever be grateful that she was the doctor beside us throughout this experience!
My pregnancy required frequent monitoring and came with several complications, so having an OB I genuinely trusted was extremely important to me. Dr. Tubman consistently made me feel heard, cared for and reassured, while also always taking my concerns seriously. I never felt like I was just another patient. I always felt that both my health and my daughter’s health were being carefully considered, and that meant everything to Michael and me.
When it came time for my induction at 37 weeks, labor progressed unbelievably quickly. What I expected might take a day or more turned into only a matter of hours, which surprised and impressed both of us! The birth became extremely intense, and my epidural did not provide the relief we had expected, so I ultimately experienced an essentially unmedicated delivery. Although an unmedicated birth had been included in my birth plan as something I hoped I might be able to do, the pain became so severe that I reached a point where I was afraid I simply wasn’t strong enough. I proved myself wrong, in no small part because Dr. Tubman believed in me, encouraged me and supported me alongside Michael. She was there through one of the most physically and emotionally overwhelming experiences of my life, and I felt completely safe trusting her wholeheartedly to bring our daughter into the world.
After a pregnancy filled with so many worries and unknowns, hearing that our baby girl was healthy and finally having her placed in my arms after I needed oxygen and briefly blacked out is a moment I will never forget. Dr. Tubman will forever be part of that memory and part of my daughter’s story. ❤️
What also meant so much to me was that her care didn’t simply end once my daughter was born. I had significant blood loss and needed continued postpartum monitoring, and I felt that my recovery and well-being mattered too. There is something incredibly special about having a physician care for you throughout pregnancy, guide you safely through delivery, and then see you on the other side as a brand-new mother holding the baby you spent all those months talking about.
Dr. Tubman, thank you for taking care of me, for taking care of our daughter, for listening to me throughout this pregnancy, and for being the person who ultimately brought our precious Elizabeth into the world. Michael and I will never forget what you did for our family.

Genevieve Verrengia
Dr. Michael Zamaitis is truly an exceptional doctor. He performed surgery on someone I know, and I was incredibly impressed by the level of care and dedication he showed throughout the entire process. He is extremely talented, confident, and knowledgeable. You can tell that the knows exactly what he is doing and is truly great at what he does. What stands out even more is how much he genuinely cares about his patients and their well-being. He has such a positive impact on his patients’ lives and continues to follow up after surgery to make sure the recovery is going well and everything is progressing as expected. His compassion, attentiveness, and commitment to his patients really set him apart. I would highly recommend Dr. Zamaitis to anyone looking for a skilled, caring, and dedicated surgeon. He is truly one of the best doctors you could ask for.
Dur Alsamarraie
★★★★★
From the moment I entered, I was greeted warmly by the front desk. I saw the doctor on my appointment time that was scheduled. The doctor was professional and friendly. She was thorough and attended to my concerns. I definitely recommend her for your ENT specialist.
Joann Collazo
★★★★★
Vanessa, Danielle, Mary Kate, and Kim. I can’t say enough about the incredible care and kindness these nurses showed me during my stay. Vanessa, Danielle, Mary Kate, and Kim went above and beyond every single day — not just with skill and professionalism, but with genuine compassion that made a tough week easier. They treated me like family, always checking in, always smiling, and always making sure I was comfortable. Their teamwork and dedication truly represent the best of RUMC. I’m deeply grateful for everything they did — they deserve every bit of recognition and praise.
Anthony Lamberti
★★★★★
Dr. Giselle Jimenez is truly the best doctor. She listens carefully, takes her time, and always makes sure every concern is understood. From our needs to our overall health, she is consistently attentive, patient, and genuinely caring. Her professionalism and compassion show at every visit. We are grateful for everything she has done for us. We love her and she is truly a blessing.
Anthony Lamberti
★★★★★
Dr Wallen Chan is wonderful. He is soft spoken and knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. I was feeling quite ill and was able to get an appointment in one day. His office staff are friendly and efficient. His new office is updated and larger than the previous office. There is also ample parking. I highly recommend Dr. Chan.
Jeanne Raleigh
★★★★★
EXCELLENT! He takes the time to explain everything. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him. Minimal wait time, the staff is helpful and efficient.
Dennis Keane
Amazing. Dr. Karcnik sat and talked to me for as long as I wanted to engage. He was polite, respectful, and talked to me like a human being. He answered every question I had. He talked out every option, thinking through the pros and cons. I mentioned how much I appreciated the conversation and he said, ‘I have to put my name on everything I do.’ I can’t say enough about how wonderful he was. I would recommend him to the world. I wish more doctors were like him. 5 stars, all the accolades, all the things. Highly recommend.
Dr. (Wallen) Chan is an excellent physician, caring and listens to your concerns.
Andrea Gray
Dr. Kokinakkis is my OB/GYN and helped deliver my baby. He made me so comfortable every step of the way. I was so nervous because it was my first birth and I genuinely don’t think I could have made it through this process with anyone else as my doctor. He’s incredibly experienced but also very accommodating to what the patient wants. I really can’t say enough about how amazing he was as a physician. I think he’s hands down the best OB on the Island. I ended up having a complication and he got the baby out in 4 minutes via c-sec, which tells you how skilled he is.
Shumaila I. Khan
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Shats since 2014, and she delivered my youngest child in 2015. I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Her bedside manner is exceptional. She always takes the time to listen, never makes me feel rushed, and has such a calm, comforting way of speaking that immediately puts me at ease. She genuinely cares about her patients, and it shows in every visit. I honestly don’t care how long I have to wait to see her because she is absolutely worth it. It’s so hard to find a doctor who not only provides excellent medical care but also listens, cares, and treats you with kindness and respect. Dr. Shats has continued to take amazing care of me through every stage of life—not just during pregnancy. If you’re looking for an OB-GYN who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in her patients, I highly recommend Dr. Shats. She is one of a kind, and I’m so grateful to have her as my doctor.
Stefanie Pizzuto
★★★★★
Vanessa, Danielle, Mary Kate, and Kim. I can’t say enough about the incredible care and kindness these nurses showed me during my stay this week. Vanessa, Danielle, Mary Kate, and Kim went above and beyond every single day — not just with skill and professionalism, but with genuine compassion that made a tough week easier. They treated me like family, always checking in, always smiling, and always making sure I was comfortable. Their teamwork and dedication truly represent the best of RUMC. I’m deeply grateful for everything they did — they deserve every bit of recognition and praise.
★★★★★
Dr. (Yin Nwe) Tun is an outstanding endocrinologist. She is knowledgeable, thorough and takes the time to listen to all my concerns. She explains everything clearly and makes sure I understand my treatment plan without ever making me feel rushed. Her compassionate approach and genuine care for her patients make every visit a positive experience. I highly recommend Dr. Tun to anyone looking for an exceptional endocrinologist.
★★★★★
Great environment, Friendly employees, knowledgeable ! Michael Zemaitis is the best!!
★★★★★
Dr. (Inna) Tubman was incredibly kind and attentive. She listened carefully, answered my questions, and made me very comfortable discussing my health concerns. I highly recommend her! Great staff too!
★★★★★
Dr. Wallen Chan and his staff are very professional and courteous I would recommend Dr. Chan anytime.
★★★★★
Dr. Patel is beyond AMAZING! She is truly the only doctor who has ever actually listened to me and validated my symptoms. She shows such deep, genuine compassion and empathy for what I am going through—her bedside manner is absolutely top-tier! It is so rare to find a doctor who cares this much about their patients and is so completely dedicated to helping them heal. She creates such a warm, welcoming environment, and I trust her with my health fully! I am forever grateful to have found her as my neurologist, and I highly recommend her to everyone!
★★★★★
I’ve been a patient of Dr. (Rita) Shats for over 10 years. She’s amazing doctor and surgeon. When my cyst ruptured, I was in the operating room in less than a week. I love how she’s so supportive and explains everything when asking questions or when test results come back. The office staff is really nice too.
★★★★★
Richmond Health Network – Endocrinology Center
Dr Tun is very caring and considerate about the issues you have. She takes the time to go over everything with you. After 26 plus years and countless other doctor’s appointments, she knew exactly what was wrong with me!!! She sent me to see a GI to get tested for Celiac disease. That was the issue all along.
★★★★★
Dr. Rotatori and his staff always provide prompt and Courteous service. They seem genuinely interested in my health and are always eager to help in any way. Highly recommended.
★★★★★
Dr. (Paul) Gessman is a terrific physician. He is extremely thorough, patient in explaining both his diagnosis as well as care plan and has an excellent bedside manner. I am very fortunate to have him as my primary care doctor.
★★★★★
Dr (Paul) Issack is our amazing orthopedic guy! Having had two bone break experiences; one involved two surgeries. I would never consider anyone else. He is kind, patient, and a true expert. He always takes the time needed to explain and reassure. He is also so accessible. He really is the best!
★★★★★
Richmond Health Network – Obstetrics and Gynecology Services: Brooklyn
“I love Dr. (Angela) Kerr. She has been my doctor for over 13 years. She is gentle, quick, and informative. I trust her advice and I recommend her to all my family and friends.”
★★★★★
For Urology Services Center and Michael Wilson, DO
“Great service. Reception was very nice and helpful. Dr. Wilson was attentive to my needs and very forthcoming with my concerns.”
★★★★★
Richmond University Medical Center – Center for Cancer Care
“Dr. Wahib, Zafar listened to all my concerns. He answered all my questions. His staff were professional and thorough.”
I recently went here to the emergency room, but I went again yesterday for a procedure. Each time I had a wonderful experience. The hospital was very clean. Each and every staff member that I encountered was exceptionally kind and professional. I can’t say enough good things about this hospital.
Excellent service they treat patients with love, and they all are so kind. They have taken good care of my dad since he is there.
Dr. (Lina) Leykina is an exceptional endocrinologist who consistently provides outstanding care. She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable and takes the time to address my concerns with a clear explanation. I feel very confident in her expertise and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch doctor.
Dr Rotatori and Marisa Semioli, NP were just amazing. They took the time to help me understand things that were never clearly explained to me before. That NP is going places! I can’t wait to say I knew her when.
We were given Sophia 3 days ago. It’s an amazing hospital. A very professional and friendly team. We would like to send a very big thank you to our great doctor, Eman Sultan. She was very professional and very kind with us as well as her professional team (Dr. Lau, an anesthesiologist Dr. Riso and our great nurses Julia and Christina). Also, we send a big thank you and appreciation to the team after delivery , they were all the best (doctors, nurses, housekeepers). Unfortunately, we do not remember the names. Finally, our great appreciation for Ms. Mena from the birth certificates department, she was very nice with us and gave us all the information, support and guidance to the next process.
It Is always a pleasure talking to Dr. Faravash. She listen to us and it is very pleasant to see a doctor that makes you feel confident and comfortable. I would definitely give her a 10!
This is our family’s second experience with a C-section birth. From the minute we stepped in, the security guard wanted to help us with our bags and everyone we encountered was pleasant and helpful. Dr. Benson and staff were flawless in their execution. The post operation nurses and doctors were professional and accommodative. We had specific issues that needed extra care and I believe everyone went above and beyond to help us. Thank you RUMCSI!
If it wasn’t for Dr. (Dara) Fedele with the Breast and Imaging Center, I would have ended up with a SECOND unnecessary surgery. She recommended a prone table and my biopsy took 20 minutes, tops. The techs were also great and the front desk was fantastic.
My newborn had jaundice and then his labs were not satisfactory. Dr. K. McDonough was amazing, explaining everything throughout the process. When my son’s labs were not getting back to normal, he took it upon himself and arranged for immediate appointments with related specialists. He took so much burden off my shoulders. It meant a lot, and I’m very grateful.
On September 5 of last year I suffered a terrible fall. I had two large lumps on my head that were bleeding down my face, my right leg was very swollen and painful and I could not stand or walk. I was taken the trauma unit and was quickly surrounded by nurses who were joined by a doctor. Every one of them was professional and kind. Their professionalism and kindness helped me stay calm. I had many tests and it was discovered that my hip was broken and I had massive internal bleeding. Dr. Jayram explained how serious my injury was. He said he wanted to start blood transfusions and operate quickly. He promised to do it that evening and he stayed late and did. It was important to me that I acknowledge the wonderful care I got. God bless them all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I guess it was our lucky day. We walked into the emergency room and everyone was extremely helpful. Doctors were on the top of their game and kept an eye on my son.
Was in the ER and had the most wonderful, kind, compassionate and caring physician’s assistant in the world. Hany Yousef was amazing. More doctors should be like him. RUMC is lucky to have a doctor like him. Thank you Hany for everything you did. God Bless you.
Dr. Philip Otterbeck is the consummate professional. He’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous and kind. An absolute pleasure to deal with.
I love this hospital. I gave birth to all my children here. The staff are very nice and on point. I feel safe, it’s clean and spacious.
I went for an ambulatory procedure with Dr. Frank J. Lacqua and I have never felt so welcomed, taken care of and comfortable. The whole staff from beginning to end were very professional as well as personable and kind hearted. If I were to mention a few names I might add Amelia Piccione and Nurse Anesha were extremely caring and went above and beyond. They were very thorough in giving me instructions and addressing any concerns I had with respect to my after-care when leaving.
The hospital, including the front desk and security, should be awarded a gold medal. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU all so much for showing me
My mother-in-law was admitted for 8 days. I can’t put into words how great the entire team of nurses, social workers, case managers, etc., are on the 4th floor. My mother-in-law raved about how great and friendly everyone was, took their time with her (she is a fall risk) and managed her care until she was well enough to go home. They arranged for her to have a walker and recliner (which arrived the next day) when she got home and made sure her after-care with VNASI was coordinated and ready to go. At discharge her aftercare program, medications, and scheduled appointments were carefully explained to her and as she said to me on the ride home, “they treated me with such dignity and were so friendly.” I wanted to especially single out Kiara Lorenzana, Catherine Rodriguez, and Ievgenia Cherkes for all their help. They truly went above and beyond! My wife, mother-in-law and I are deeply grateful for the team on the fourth floor!
Excellent office, Dr. Akbar is kind and so very helpful. Thank you for such a pleasant experience.
To the L & D Staff, Praise and gratitude! Thank you for everything!
I recently had an angiogram. I want to commend the staff from registration to release. I was attended to within 10 minutes of arrival. Big Val getting the IV’s ready, Wilma taking all my information while the team was doing their thing. Cannot forget the “operating team” led by the excellent Bhavesh Gala and the mystery doctor who assisted doctor Gala along with Maryann. Thank you Susan, Joel, Donna, and Jennifer who watched over me until release. Thank you all.
Dr. Parisi and his staff are amazing and very wonderful/kind people. I have been seeing Dr. Parisi for over 15 years now. He’s a very nice, polite, and professional doctor who is also extremely good at his job and very knowledgeable. He answers all questions you may have and explains everything to you in a great way. You don’t get confused with doctor lingo or anything of that sort. He also makes sure you understand everything that he has gone over with you before you leave his office to ensure you got it all down and understood properly. Extremely great doctor and definitely recommended.
The staff and atmosphere is amazing. I experienced a heart attack 6/7. The docs, nurses, and techs made me feel safe and comfortable. I recommend RUMC. Love y’all.
Richmond University Medical Center
355 Bard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
844.934.2273